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In this episode, Dr. Morgentaler and Dr. Brandon talk about how new research on “mom brain” and “dad brain” suggests parents experience brain changes after childbirth — once thought adaptive for bonding, but possibly tied more to sleep loss and stress — raising important questions about how science interprets these shifts.
- 00:14 – Exploring Mom Brain and Dad Brain: Discussing how parenting may shrink brain volume and what that means for bonding.
- 04:52 – The Impact of Sleep on Parenting: Looking at how sleep loss, not biology alone, may explain brain changes in new parents.
- 12:09 – The Importance of Sleep: Highlighting how disrupted sleep affects brain health, mood, and long-term functioning.
- 12:38 – Testosterone and Sexual Behavior: Breaking down how testosterone levels influence libido and relationship dynamics.
- 17:38 – Risks of High Testosterone and Steroid Use: Addressing the dangers of anabolic steroid misuse, from infertility to health decline.
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